How to Activate Parks on the Air Like A Boss

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I drive in with zero contacts. I drive out as the top activator at Davy Crockett National Forest. The pileup never stopped!! Using the Yaesu FT-891, Little Tarheel II Antenna, and the Lido Mount.
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@runout74 Год назад

You and others like you on RU-vid are the reason Ham Radio is cool again. Great time to be alive!

@marcpruitt7299 2 года назад

Liking your videos. Your one of the coolest ham guys out there. I will be a life long subscriber from now on. Been a ham since 1996 , extra class and I have never seen anyone have so much fun with ham radio. Keep it up !!!! Awesome brother !!! Marc Kf4imv

@hamradiotube 2 года назад

Oh stop it lol! Thanks for the kind words and thanks for the sub. I saw your question about EFHW's and I'll be answering that on Mailbag Monday. 73

@machineoblivion 2 года назад

Can tell you were having some fun! Got a little giddy there after the AK contact. :D :D About to try POTA myself this year with an 891 and Buddipole. Good luck and 73!

@hamradiotube 2 года назад

If you're not having fun doing that there's something wrong with you :) Good luck and have fun out there. Hope to get you in the log.

@mikemiles3068 2 года назад

Nice installation on the 891 Mike, Looks like a stealth Highway Patrol STALKER❗️

@hamradiotube 2 года назад

I know I get that feeling too!

@Dusty_Ham 2 года назад

I would have been SO disappointed if you hadn't sung the song.

@hamradiotube 2 года назад

Hahaha! It was stuck in my head all day.

@DaveW6OOD 2 года назад

Maybe…”🎶King of the POTA frontier 🎶“

@paulKJ5GKK 3 месяца назад

OMG! This was more fun than any one person should have on RU-vid. Absolutely love your content. I'm a new General and looking forward to PTP because of your videos. Thanks Mike. Hope run into you in Huntsville.

@1958johndeere620 2 года назад

I guess I didn't make the video, but since I didn't work you that makes sense. Its hard to key down the radio when I am taking a nap.

@hamradiotube 2 года назад

Yeah you did. Every time I go out I put you in the log. You've always got the best 59 signal too! Must be something in the air up there.

@rbishopp 2 года назад

The Stanley cup hanging from the mirror. Much better than fuzzy dice.

@hamradiotube 2 года назад

That's how I roll!

@TimRedman 2 года назад

What do you have the RF gain set to on the 891 to get any kind of reliable S-reading? My gain is usually all the way up, so the needle doesn't generally move for me.

@sockeatinggolden8316 2 года назад

Have to leave the gain at max otherwise the s meter goes up for some reason.

@DaveW6OOD 2 года назад

Yaesu says the “all the way up” setting is the right one. When you pull it back that change in S-units is compensating for the reduction. The 991A does the same thing. BTW…if the RF seems too high you can use IPO or ATT or even mess with the AGC settings. The 891 seems very sensitive to me.

@hamradiotube 2 года назад

RF Gain is all the way up. It will decrease the signal level otherwise. Ain't nobody got time for that. If yours is all the way up (clockwise) and your needle isn't moving I would wonder if something is wrong with it.

@k2wo1 2 года назад

Love the enthusiasm! Great video Mike. 73, George K2WO

@hamradiotube 2 года назад

Thanks so much!

@denisbrunette8378 Год назад

Hi Mike. My name is Denis VA3DCB Northern Ontario Canada. I was listening to you on POTA. Yes you sure are the king of POTA. Nice contacts on the David Crockett Park. You really got me interested in the POTA. I have the Yeasu FT 891 and I also have the Little Tarheel ll and also the American SDC-102 all three items are still in their boxes for about 4 years now. Time to take them out I guess. Lol. I’ll probably install them in my truck and do like you did. This is awesome. Might be going to Dayton Hamvention this year and maybe pick up the Buddypole Pro also. I saw that video also. I have 2 questions for you. What app are you using on you Apple IPhone to put register the call signs I see you doing after every qso. And also those Yellow little poles that you used for the radial wire where can I purchase those. Mike Thanks a Million for doing all these videos and showing all what you use. 73 Mike. Denis VA3DCB. Northern Ontario Canada.

@hamradiotube Год назад

Get out there and do it man, you've got the gear. All you have to do is call CQ. The logging app I'm using is called HAMRS and can be found in the App Store. It's by Jarrett Green. The yellow poles for the BuddiStick Pro can be found here: k8mrd.square.site

@denisbrunette8378 Год назад

That's awesome Mike . Thanks a Million for the info. I downloaded the HAMRS on my Apple Iphone and cannot wait to try it. Hope to talk to you one day. 73 Mike. Denis VA3DCB.

@ronmagliacane 2 года назад

Damn, and I missed a late shift contact, but I'm in the log!

@hamradiotube 2 года назад

Thats all that matters

@stevegriffin9552 2 года назад

Hey Mike what an awesome video and congratulations on making the most contacts on The Davie Crockett Park. What an awesome set up for the mobile. I really enjoy your videos when you’re doing the POTA because of the pile ups I just get a kick out of that everybody knows your Callsign. When you’re on the air on 20 m and when I’m hunting here at the QTH I get on whatever frequency you’re on unfortunately I can’t hear you but just listening to the pileup I just sit back and smile. Anyway I hope you celebrated on something good to eat being the top person on the park. Thanks for the video and have a great week. 73 WD5ENH Steve

@hamradiotube 2 года назад

Thanks Steve. Totally not the plan going into the park, but with a pileup like that, it's kinda hard to stop. I see you're in Texas. I really need to get on 40 and 80 more and try to get some local contacts. Glad to have you riding shotgun on the activations though. I'll do that too sometimes. It's nice to just sit back and listen to someone else operate. Good way to pick up tips too.

@Spike-sk7ql 2 года назад

First, props for singing Davey Crockett. Second, Stanley Cup makes the best mirror decoration (Let's Go Red Wings) Third, Holllllllly cow that's a lot! I have to get my stuff to get mobile, and get activating some parks. I've got about 10 within an hour of me. I just need a battery, and a more portable antenna. I'm having trouble figuring out what size battery to get though. Running a 991a, would a 15 ah battery be enough to operate for at least an hour running 80 watts?

@hamradiotube 2 года назад

You're not going to go to Davy Crockett Nat'l Forest and not sing Davy Crockett. That Stanley Cup has been on my mirror for about 20 years. One of my old band mates is a machinist and he made it. It's solid aluminum I think??? The 15 amp would be plenty enough for an hours use, absolutely. I'll usually use about ~5-7 amps on an outing depending on how hard its hitting. I don't know how much I used on this outing but I would guess about 10 amp hours. Depends on how much you're transmitting. Activations like these are pretty much a 50% duty cycle.

@cabe_bedlam 2 года назад

"I thought that was the state bird!" :D

@09keller 2 года назад

Mike, you had a great session! What model of Tarheel is this? K5TGS

@DaveW6OOD 2 года назад

Mike has a Little Tarheel 2.

@09keller 2 года назад

Thanks! K5TGS

@hamradiotube 2 года назад

What David said. Thanks for watching.

@iSilvernail 2 года назад

Pappa Pota strikes again

@davidsradioroom9678 2 года назад

👍👍👍

@hamradiotube 2 года назад

Haha!

@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures 2 года назад

Mike you are the boss of POTA! I have the same luck if not ready but put a call out someone answers, but if ready might be 5 minutes lol. That Tarheel worked great, I still want to use my screwdriver antenna on a activation. You always have so much fun love it!

@hamradiotube 2 года назад

It's all the antenna. I am merely the vessel for delivering the call signs. I'm amazed at how well the Tarheel works. Too bad they have become almost impossible to get now.

@rbishopp 2 года назад

HA HA . I missed myself on the first go of this video. KD2UBJ two parks for you. You type fast enough. BTW I was 10w into EFHW sloper for that QSO from WNY.

@DK5ONV 2 года назад

Hey Aligator Mikey (Crocodile Dundee)...how are things with ya?

@hamradiotube 2 года назад

Hey hey, things are good. How bout you?

@DK5ONV 2 года назад

@@hamradiotube All good here Mikey, HAM Life is just beautiful on every single day. Happy weekend buddy 💯🙋‍♂

@the_mad_swimbaiter455 2 года назад

Hey mike, ki5sxe, you make this look easy fun, love the videos! I'd lobe to hit a POTA with ya sometime. Get it? Lobe, whaka whaka. lol

@hamradiotube 2 года назад

It is easy. Just call cq. You say their callsign, they say yours, repeat. Don't over think it. I don't get the lobe part though. I don't know where you are but you got a 5 call. If you're ever in the area hit me up. I'd be happy to pota with you.

@ronaldschatte1383 9 месяцев назад

Sweet work Mike! I look forward to working a contact with you from another Texas State Park once I get licensed.

@Ben-md9yx 2 года назад

POTA Master strikes again. That is awesome Mike..

@hamradiotube 2 года назад

Yeah it was pretty amazing.

@mattcole3353 2 года назад

I wish I could have nice things in my car. Up here in Portland that setup would be gone in five minutes.

@cliffordcolvin Год назад

What a great activation! Way to go Mike!

@StealthGTI 2 года назад

Nice job! I use a Scorpion on my little VW. I recently replaced my MFJ-1924 with a TuneMatic TM-1. It's been fantastic, almost completely automatic! I recently published a Scorpion video and have footage for the TuneMatic in the works. You got me thinking about "Top Activator" status. I live near K-0016 and drive through it almost every day. I'm the #2 activator with just three activations. I didn't even think about topping that list at some point. HAHA! It'll happen, though. I'm on the hunt for you, but I'm never sure of when I might find someone specific. Maybe some day. 73, -Scott, KE4WMF

@W7LDT 2 года назад

Good job. I use the Turbo Tuner ll with my Little Tarheel in my Jeep.with an IC-7000. First contact with that setup was AZ to Auckland, New Zealand.

@hamradiotube 2 года назад

Hmm, I've not heard of that. Does it make it go faster?

@Sonicgott Месяц назад

You, Jason, Michael, and Josh got me further interested into Ham Radio and POTA! Just earned my Bronze Hunter, and hopefully become an activator in the future! Cheers and 73 - KF0QNM

@hamradiotube 27 дней назад

Awesome man, congrats!

@ReedAB8AS 2 года назад

Cool….311 in the log. Congrats. I’m hoping to pick up an 891 at Hamvention. Thanks Mike. Reed/AB8AS😎

@hamradiotube 2 года назад

Yeah but 2 were dupes but that's ok. You should def buy an 891. Make sure you tell the Yaesu guys K8MRD sent ya.

@K3JRZOnTheAir 2 года назад

Nice work, Mike! How long were you activating for??? 73 de Jeff K3JRZ

@hamradiotube 2 года назад

You should have watched till the end where I say that haha! Busted! 2 hours 14 minutes. Absolutely amazing.

@K3JRZOnTheAir 2 года назад

@@hamradiotube I did. Must have missed that part. Multitasking, ya know. Thanks!

@ScottWalton Год назад

Hi Mike, would a Wolf River Coil and whip screwed into a car mount work similarly to your Tarheel set up here? Would you need to put out counterpoise wires like you do when using the WRC out on the ground? Thanks so much for any thoughts/advice here.

@hamradiotube Год назад

It most certainly will. Works great in fact. No counterpoise needed. The only drawback is when you want to change bands you have to adjust the antenna manually which takes a few minutes.

@ambitiouslawn1678 7 месяцев назад

What app are you using on your phone to assist logging your contacts?

@MrTommy001 2 месяца назад

So, are you logging with a smartphone app of some kind? I'm not liking the idea of having to haul a laptop with me. Maaaybe an iPad . . . Nevertheless, one of your best videos EVER!

@hamradiotube 2 месяца назад

Well thank you very much. I’m using an app called hamrs.app for logging. There’s also a new app called POLO that I really like too. apps.apple.com/us/app/ham2k-portable-logger/id6478713938 but it’s only on iOS right now and it’s still in development so you’ll need to download Test Flight from the App Store too.

@jolebole-yt Год назад

POTA and SOTAs are my coolest part of the HAM radio hobby. Outside of the city noise and interference, breathing fresh oxygen and playing radio. Priceless! BTW, what apps are you using for logging your POTA contacts ?

@hamradiotube Год назад

hamrs.app

@StuM0OVG 2 года назад

Fantastic video Mike and wow what a pile up. All the best from the UK. POTA on 🤙

@hamradiotube 2 года назад

Thanks buddy. I'm waiting to see the same from you over there now. You are the one and only POTA ambassador in the UK. No pressure.

@09keller 2 года назад

Wow, nice mobile setup Mike! K5TGS

@hamradiotube 2 года назад

I have to thank Lido Radio for that.

@rbryanhull Год назад

I'm going to need a follow-up video for a deep dive explainer about the difference between "out-betters" and "fars. I'm now totally confused. Bryan KH6LOL

@hamradiotube Год назад

Oh hell....

@Screamingtut 2 года назад

hey Mike, I hope to get you as my first Park to park at one of the parks near me - K0018. I hope it will be this summer?

@hamradiotube 2 года назад

Oh you'll have to let me know when you go out. We can try to plan it.

@KC3DJV 2 года назад

Dang it! I didn’t make the cut! Oh well, great activation. Enjoyed the video anyway. :-)

@hamradiotube 2 года назад

Oh man I'm sorry. I've started making notes in my app as to what contacts I want to add to the videos but I don't always get it right.

@KC3DJV 2 года назад

@@hamradiotube no problem Mike! Honestly just glad to break through the pileup to get you with 3 watts in the car whilst waiting for my son to finish his piano lesson. :-). I was hoping to see how I sounded. Lol

@wushock92 2 года назад

That was awesome! I'm so glad Eric, KJ4YZI, turned me on to your channel oh so long ago. Kudos, brother!

@hamradiotube 2 года назад

Awesome! Thank you!

@MacsForever1 6 месяцев назад

Great video. I understand the purpose of the video is to show your mobile installation which looks great. I've seen your other video when you operate from a picnic table. But for the other hams that routinely operate from their car, it's not Parking Lots of the air. It's parks on the air. I understand operating from the car if the weather sucks or there are too many bugs, but when conditions are great get out of the car and find a picnic table to enjoy the beauty of nature...with your radio. :) Best 73, K9AT

@GuitarFosterParent 8 месяцев назад

Man, this is one of the best, most exciting videos I've watched in at least a year! You've definitely convinced me that POTA is for me, too! Just a couple tweaks to my pickup, and I'm going to start activating in Texas. I'll use a QRP (G90) and 20m Shark hamstick to start. I love the way you shot this video. It was like being in the car with you and sharing the excitement. GREAT stuff! Hope to work you sometime! Congrats on a super channel. 73, John N5JVO

@houseofhamradio 2 года назад

In-Fn-Credible Mike. I can see why you were so stoked. Great activation. 73s Bob WV7W

@dougdaniels 2 года назад

Great activation! I'm planning my first POTA (only done SOTA so far) and love the idea of sitting in the truck. Going to give my old Outbacker a shot from the stake mount. I don't need 309 contacts, hoping to get 10!

@hamradiotube 2 года назад

Make sure to open the door, stick your leg up and relax with a good lean. It's pretty wonderful. 10 is just fine too.

@chuckwilliams6294 Год назад

Great activation. I am originally from San Angelo. I have used Various Heil Headsets (preferable on Vox) for over 30 years of mobile rag chewing, County activations, and some serious SOLP contesting from Wyoming. Hands free operation frees up both hands for faster keyboard logging, and BONUS...You won't look like one of the "Professional Driver" types (Hi Hi) that are in love with their hand mics. Recently got the POTA app and hope to start activating during my camping and ADV motorcycle travels around WY and our family property near Wolf Creek, MT. Love every video that I have seen of yours. Keep up the good work! November Seven Many Zebras Walking. Chuck in 'Ol Cheyenne. 😎

@k5rfl 2 года назад

That's my deal, Mike. Mobile mobile mobile. I love it. Using a SharkHF mini right now but I'm about to grab a yaesu atas 120a for the mobile. I love going to a park and just getting at it. Right now I swap out and put on my M1ECC Slidewinder DX Coil and 6 ft whip for POTA and it has been fantastic. 73

@paulzuiker7152 2 года назад

Get double stick squares from the hardware store to paste the spkr on top of controller. Easier and better than screws.....trust me

@hamradiotube 2 года назад

No way. I don't want anything with adhesive. They tend to melt in the sun. Happened before and I don't want to have to clean that mess again. The screws are holding tight and I have no reason to change it.

@kb9jqu 2 года назад

Awesome to make it into your video Mike. Can't believe how loud you were on the little Tarheal Antenna. Great option.

@hamradiotube 2 года назад

Oh man I though I edited you out lol! JK. I'm amazed every time I use this antenna. It just works so well.

@sockeatinggolden8316 2 года назад

Did it split the 311 over two dates?

@hamradiotube 2 года назад

Yea unfortunately it did. That’s ok.

@HOAHamRadio 2 года назад

"I wanna be like Mike" and that awesome mobile set up! I've gotten Alaska from the Florida shack twice...can't wait till it happens POTA. Love the way you manage the pileup.

@hamradiotube 2 года назад

haha, just go out to a park and start calling CQ.

@amateursandairwaves 2 года назад

I’m fixing to hit that thumbs up button..

@ae4xo 2 года назад

I DID MY FIRST RADAR this week in florida. It was great and man I am happy the hunters are out there!

@hamradiotube 2 года назад

That's great! Always fun to activate multiple parks in a day.

@hardtarget2359 6 месяцев назад

@@hamradiotubeMay sound like a dumb question but, are all your contacts in HF? Just started getting into the hobby like 2 weeks ago. I have a lot to learn still. Can you do parks on the air in other bands? New sub too!

@calvincollier8 2 года назад

Hey Mike! You should have stopped by the house on your way to Ratcliff! Anyway, nice video. 73, Calvin KI5OUP, Lovelady Texas

@hamradiotube 2 года назад

I did. I was pounding on the door and nobody came :). I really had to pee too.

@calvincollier8 2 года назад

@@hamradiotube great comeback!

@lousadventures2111 2 года назад

JAJAJAJAJA what did I win? 59+ AHAAHAHAHA I thought you was going to say a radio

@hamradiotube 2 года назад

Hahaha, fat chance!

@TomSP9TL 2 года назад

Hi. That external speaker sounds kind of awful? Like from a cheapo speaker, and it's MFJ!! Well, I guess the speaker is the same one for various brands. But I thought it would sound better. Nethertheless thumbs up as always, you're doing a great job!

@hamradiotube 2 года назад

Yes it does. It's not very good at all but its better than what I had.

@thequarantinecatholic Год назад

Great into edits!!!! I sure am enjoying being a hunter, your video are inspiring me to get out to a park here in Central Texas! Way to go Mike!!! You are the boss of POTA!

@w4mkh 2 года назад

Congrats Mike. It is great when the bands cooperate.

@hamradiotube 2 года назад

Isn't it?

@mike-ng9b81 2 года назад

13:05 & 17:57 Thanks for getting me into the park! 73~NG9B/QRP

@gaptastic 2 года назад

btw you need a link around 1:05'ish regarding the lido mount video

@hamradiotube 2 года назад

Good idea, thanks.

@CKJEntertainmentServ 2 года назад

my first activation i made 150 contacts.. was stoked! 4 hours. Then you were my first qso when i activated one of your old parks here in michigan, made 100 qso's in 2.5 hours. was happy! 891 and a wrc mini with a 213" whip. worked very well!

@tshirley05015 2 года назад

Great video!!!! what logging app do you use?

@hamradiotube 2 года назад

www.hamrs.app

@shawnp6653 2 года назад

Holy Cow amigo! Great job Mike!

@hamradiotube 2 года назад

Right??

@johnbarslund8716 2 года назад

Hey Mike, I need get out and do some pota ans sota. N5WMS

@hamradiotube 2 года назад

I think that is the smartest thing you've said so far:)

@alvarogaitan2529 2 года назад

good morning Jaison you numero uno 73

@hamradiotube 2 года назад

I'll send him over 😆

@alvarogaitan2529 2 года назад

@@hamradiotube good 👍 Job Mike jaison

@wolfwizard406 2 года назад

Mike, have you not considered industrial strength Velcro for attaching stuff to stuff instead of screws, nuts , and bolts.. .. KISS PRINCIPAL.. ..

@hamradiotube 2 года назад

No way. I've used velcro in the past and it melts in the heat. I don't want any adhesive at all.

@pascalf5pnp310 2 года назад

Mike....you re really a lucky guy !!! OMG, what a pile up !!! 309 contacts, because you are a really very talkative guy !! ha ha ha ha !! you should have make many more contacts !!!...... hope to be in one of your videos one day, activating french parks !! awesome...Pascal f5pnp

@hamradiotube 2 года назад

You know Pascal, the more of you over in Europe that are getting out doing POTA, the more awareness people will have about the program and the bigger the pileups will become. Trust me, it didn't start out like this I assure you. But over the years, the popularity of POTA has taken off in the US. It's up to you guys over there to make it popular by getting out and doing it. Maybe do some videos to share on RU-vid? I would absolutely love to get you in the log! I rarely hear France from Texas. That would be great! 73

@soupdragon12345 Год назад

Just watched your video and loved every minute. Straight forward excellent. I’m a newish tech license holder, studying for my General. Glad you got Alaska. Many thanks and 73, KJ7ZTI

@hamradiotube Год назад

Thanks so much. I have a video posting tomorrow doing a POTA on 10 meters where Technicians have privileges.

@AliReza-zx8km 2 года назад

Nice.............

@hamradiotube 2 года назад

Yessir

@will6051 2 года назад

Way Kool, awesome top operator skills.

@hamradiotube 2 года назад

Thank you very much.

@jtandchelvlogs3709 Год назад

Get more FARS. All the FARS!

@wdsracer Год назад

Mike were you using an antenna tuner with the 891 on this activation?

@hamradiotube Год назад

No way. The Tarheel adjusts up and down to make it resonant. Kinda like a Wolf River Coils antenna but with a motor.

@wdsracer Год назад

@@hamradiotube ok cool I will check out that antenna. Thanks.

@alanbrockmeier6871 2 года назад

Outstanding Mike! Envious. Enjoyed watching your reaction to Alaska contact. 73 NM5SP

@hamradiotube 2 года назад

I'm always amazed to get them. It never stops being exciting.

@temporarilyoffline 2 года назад

Great job Mike! This looks like it was a blast!

@kensmith5538 2 года назад

Hey Mike! You just did what I do almost always... run the mobile set up. Just wanted to mention something to you... West Mountain Radio's Epic Powergate is something you should look at. I have mine set up charging a 30 AH Bioenno Batter... the Powergate gets hooked directly to the car battery from the Powergate to the Battery.... with that setup, when I get to my destination, I can shut the car off and operate till the cows come home and it doesnt touch my car battery while the key is off... I've never even come close to running that 30 AH battery down, but I never have to worry about needing a jump in the middle of nowhere... Good vid...keep up the good work ...

@hamradiotube 2 года назад

Yeah I've seen those. That is prob the most practical application for it too. Good idea.

@andrewfiertek5937 2 года назад

Wow 311. Congratulations on the pile up.

@BrianJurkowski 2 года назад

That was quite the pile up, too! although, Mike gets 12db of gain for being a RU-vidr. 😀

@hamradiotube 2 года назад

It's not 12 dB. It's only like 6.

@hamradiotube 2 года назад

Thanks Andrew. It was a blast!

@markviers998 2 года назад

Only in my dreams would I ever have an outing like that! Awesome activation dude!

@hamradiotube 2 года назад

You absolutely can. Just get on the air and call CQ.

@jurjen8190 2 года назад

Nice video. Whats the app that you ussed?

@hamradiotube 2 года назад

www.hamrs.app

@fourshow11 2 года назад

Awesome video, the last contact was as fun as the first.

@gregoryburbage7906 2 года назад

Well.....how well could you do if you didn't tell the world via the Internet when and what frequency you'd be at??? Could you have achieved zenith master sucess if you just picked a open frequency and just started calling?

@hamradiotube 2 года назад

Little salty are ya?? Uh, yes I can. If you'd pay attention you would notice that the first contact I got was before my spot even showed up on the website. After what? One CQ I think?? For the longest time I got on the air without spotting and had the same results by just calling CQ. Then, as the channel started to grow, people kept asking if I would please spot myself. They wanted to know when I was on the air so they could work me. Sounds silly, I know. But, since then I have made more of an effort to spot myself. Watch some of my earlier videos if you don't believe me. Not that I care one way or another of course.

@gregoryburbage7906 2 года назад

@@hamradiotube salty, na......the sarcasm you didnt get. I guess since you don't know me, and my sence of humor your not used to.....the joke just went unnoticed....

@mark351 2 года назад

For some reason my screwdriver antenna isn't loading up. But when it did, just driving in, parking and switching to the passenger seat was so easy.

@hamradiotube 2 года назад

Connection to ground?? That'd be the first place I would look.

@osculant 2 года назад

Thanks for getting our PTP in there. Must be a loud speaker my 53 sounded pretty dang good. I too always like to make a goal to get the most contacts at a given park if I can. Would be a nice stat to see on the POTA dashboard, parks where you have the most contacts. 73 see you down the log K9MKE

@hamradiotube 2 года назад

It is a loud and really crappy sounding speaker but it does the job. I like that idea on the stats. Good one.

@dwatson4 2 года назад

You seem to be in a better mood. Care to elaborate?

@hamradiotube 2 года назад

I wish you watched the channel more, I would be in an even better mood haha. I talk about that here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-JT8yBROGlDA.html

@DaveW6OOD 2 года назад

I still don’t have a HF setup at my home station, so my qth is similar to yours, an 891 and a Atas120A. It works great. I like that Netherlands contact. When I put a Cha SS17 whip in the screwdriver position, it worked even better when pulled out to tune. Just not as convenient. Thanks for sharing the fun.

@hamradiotube 2 года назад

I don't have a Chameleon whip but I do have the 17' MJF one. I should try that sometime.

@airheadzradioadventures Год назад

Good lord!

@howardjohnson5734 2 года назад

I have made a full length 40 meter dipole with a 30 foot pole with kenwood ts 570 ,looking forward in doing a pota later this summer ,thanks for the vid

@hamradiotube 2 года назад

Awesome! That should do you well. Dipoles work great!

@forgetyourlife 2 года назад

Its not just calling CQ. Its mostly internet spotting.

@hamradiotube 2 года назад

Really? I thought I could expect more from you. You've been around the channel longer than that to know that for the longest time I never spotted myself. That's a low blow.

@forgetyourlife 2 года назад

@@hamradiotube Not you, the hundreds that follow. It’s perfectly acceptable for POTA but a huge factor. The internet is a major component whether the activator knows it’s happening or not. Your “just calling CQ” but hunters are spotlighting your activation online.

@wildcatcomms Год назад

like a boss!

@brianshanahan3878 2 года назад

I need to finally order a LIDO mount! Great video, I always enjoy watching you setup and make contacts. What power were using?

@hamradiotube 2 года назад

Yes you do. I was running 90 watts.

@UserName-ln5ol 2 года назад

I got a big tarheel amd cant get it to hold tune. Im not sure if propogation is affecting my swr. I would think that it would not, as the swr depends on the impedance of the radiating element. But Figured id give you a shot amd see if youve had any similar experience. My antennea is mounted on a truck, and it does see alot of abuse(live in rural area). It has held up extroardinarily well. It gets the snot beat out of her and she keeps tickin.

@hamradiotube 2 года назад

Propagation has nothing to do with SWR. How well do you have it connected to the truck? Is any of the ground side connected to the body at all? I don't have anything other than the mount digging into the metal of the trunk. Never had a problem holding tune. Sure I could ground it better and get a wider bandwidth but I've not had any issues so far. Been on for about 3 years now I think.

@UserName-ln5ol 2 года назад

@@hamradiotube it is grounded to my receiver hitch. So the entire frame system is the ground.

@neubert500 2 года назад

Awesome accomplishment! Loved the video, Hope to contact you on the air someday!

@hamradiotube 2 года назад

I hope so too!

@kennethblackwell1137 2 года назад

WOW....there's no way that I could sit there that long. Congratulations....neat rig too.

@hamradiotube 2 года назад

Sometimes the pileup won't let you leave!

@josempantaleon 2 года назад

Fon video Mike and I think that new mount is legit, I may look into one for the SOTA Scion. 😎👍

@hamradiotube 2 года назад

It is super solid

@mikeramsey9747 2 года назад

I need to build a power box so I can start doing POTA, I'm blown away by how great your mobile rig does

@hamradiotube 2 года назад

Just connect the reds to the reds and the blacks to the blacks. Easy. I'm blown away by how well it works too.

@Frisky0563 2 года назад

That is ham Sexy! Nice

@hamradiotube 2 года назад

I think so too.

@christurner68 2 года назад

Hi Mike, are you still using HAMRs software for logging?

@hamradiotube 2 года назад

Yep

@gaptastic 2 года назад

Very cool pota video, thanks for sharing

@hamradiotube 2 года назад

Thanks for visiting

@gicho2274 2 года назад

Mike, I have a Little Tarheel II also. What was the whip extension that you added?

@hamradiotube 2 года назад

Ah thanks for reminding me about that. I'm 99% sure it's this MFJ Whip. Also is a link to the quick disconnect I use. MFJ Antenna Whip: mfjenterprises.com/products/mfj-1964?_pos=23&_sid=c371cf9ad&_ss=r Antenna Quick Disconnect: amzn.to/3tSlX9l

@gicho2274 2 года назад

@@hamradiotube thanks man, I appreciate it